SharePoint 2016 licensing

SharePoint supports intranet, extranet, and Internet applications from a single, integrated platform. The specific licenses you need depend on three factors: what capabilities are used, how SharePoint is deployed, and where the system is hosted. The terms and conditions for how you can use the software are defined in the Product Terms document.

SharePoint Online is licensed on a per-user basis. You can purchase SharePoint Online as a standalone plan or included as part of Office 365 plans. Learn more. Licensing details are available here.

For On-PremisesFor On Premises, intranet sites are licensed using a Server/CAL (Client Access License) model. SharePoint Server 2016 is required for each running instance of the software, and CALs are required for each person or device accessing a SharePoint Server.

SharePoint Standard CAL:

the Standard CAL delivers the core capabilities of SharePoint

Sites: a single infrastructure for all your business websites

Communities: an integrated collaboration platform

Content: enterprise content management (ECM) for the masses

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